So here you go...my ultimate list of top fives from the year. Top movies. Top albums. Top whatever I feel like topping.
Enjoy. :)
Top Five Movies of 2008
5. Zack and Miri Make a Porno
I haven't always been the biggest Kevin Smith fan...but this movie was amazing. Raunchy, funny, but totally sweet all at once. I heart Seth Rogan and Elizabeth Banks is totally awesome. Plus...it's a Pittsburgh movie and since I heart Pittsburgh, it's on my list.
4. Pineapple Express
Seriously...everything that Seth Rogan's acted in lately has been pretty great. Knocked Up. Superbad. Zack and Miri. 'Pineapple Express' just took the stoner comedy and spun it on its head. Plus, it had James Franco in a role I never thought I'd see him in. I have to say that it had some pretty epic lines about unicorns and Jesus too.
3. Penelope
This movie on paper looks like it could be one of the stupidest things I've ever watched. A pig girl. Fairy tales? What the hell. But in all seriousness...Penelope was different in all the right ways. Christina Ricci is incredible as always and James McAvoy (oh James McAvoy) played a dirty pretty boy perfectly. I loved that I couldn't tell where it was located (London? Half the people in it had American accents...where...where were they?!). I loved Penelope's bedroom. I just loved this movie.
2. Wanted
Oh James McAvoy. Some part of me loves it when they take graphic novels and transpose them to the screen. Wanted was amazing because it was about this group of assassins that everyone wanted to join after watching. Plus, its dialogue was witty and reminded me a hell of a lot of that in "Fight Club" (one of my top movies/books of all time). I typically hate Angelina Jolie...but I have to admit that even she was pretty great in this. Plus, James McAvoy with guns? Ah...
1. Forgetting Sarah Marshall
When I first went and saw this movie, I thought it was pretty awesome. Sure, it was a romantic comedy...but Jason Segel who wrote it and starred in it managed to shake up the genre. Vampire musicals. Nudity. Making fun of 'CSI.' Russell Brand. It was just one of those movies that stuck out and I totally love it.
Honorable Mentions
Cloverfield, Teeth, The Bank Job, The X-Files: I Want to Believe, The Dark Knight, The Strangers, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
Top Five Television Shows of 2008
5. Nip/Tuck
After the train wreck that this show called Season 4 (that's what happens when you lose Ryan Murphy...thank God he came back), I was so super wary of Season 5 of Nip/Tuck. The change of scenery (Miami to LA) brought in a whole new set of characters and story lines. Thank you, thank you, thank you. Once again, I found myself amused, disgusted, and totally skeeved out...something Nip/Tuck hadn't done since season three of the show with the Carver. Season five finishes out this January...before the cast goes in to film the final season of the show. While I'm sad to know it'll be over, I'm happy that FX knows not to continue it with Ryan Murphy (who's signed on to finish his baby off).
4. How I Met Your Mother
I'm not going to lie to you and tell you that I started watching this show before Britney did a cameo on it...but I will tell you that I kept watching it and went out and bought every season of it on DVD not because of Britney, but because of its brilliance. HIMYM is a show that I probably wouldn't have appreciated anyway until I'd turned 20. It's so relatable and humorous...plus the cast is fantastic.
3. CSI
CSI has been one of my favorite shows for years. When I was in high school, I wanted so badly to go into forensics...and I almost transferred schools in college to do just that. But since I decided I'm not so smart at science, I can live my fantasy out on this show. I know everyone's scared about Grissom leaving...but I have total faith in the writers that the show will stay true to what it started as. It's dark. It's dreary. I love it.
2. It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
I cannot quit singing praises for this show...and it's all Mari's fault. It's just too damn funny...and socially unacceptable all at once. I have a pretty horribly bad sense of humor and this just fits it somehow. Thanks Mari for getting me hooked...and making my bank account a little lighter by buying it on DVD. :)
1. Dexter
I read Jeff Lindsay's 'Darkly Dreaming Dexter' before I watched the TV hit. Usually whenever they do something like this -- adapt a book into a show or movie -- I always have problems with the main characters. They're never portrayed right. The scenery is never how I pictured it. I don't think they get the mindset of the literary piece ever just right. Dexter does none of those things. Michael C. Hall IS Dexter and when I read Lindsay's last Dexter novel, it was so simple to just picture Hall as America's favorite serial killer. I love that this show had an alrite second season, but was able to pull out an excellent third season. It shows me that the writer's can see what they do and if it doesn't end up working, spin it on its head and fix it. Awesome.
Honorable Mentions
Fringe, House, Two and a Half Men, The Hills, Desperate Housewives, Gossip Girl, Ugly Betty
Top Five Albums of 2008
5. The Academy Is... : "Fast Times at Barrington High"
After TAI's "Santi" I was wary. "Santi" was an okay album, but after "Almost Here" being so epic for me...it just didn't add up. The guys redeemed themselves with this album...which is back to where the guys were both musically and lyrically.
4. Various Artists : "Twilight" Soundtrack
Billboard's numbers don't lie. The soundtrack is that good.
3. Lady Gaga : "The Fame"
The dancer in me just absolutely loves this album. It's so dance driven with awesome beats. Lady Gaga's voice is pretty great too. Sure, she has a weird ass name, but I like it anyway.
2. Ryan Adams and the Cardinals : "Cardinology"
It's Ryan Adams. At his best. Enough said.
1. Britney Spears : "Circus"
Honestly. Is anyone surprised by my choice? Didn't think so.
Honorable Mentions
Sheryl Crow's "Detours" and Alkaline Trio's "Agony and Irony"
Best Live Acts
5. Gym Class Heroes
4. The Academy Is...
3. Cobra Starship
2. Say Anything
1. Angels & Airwaves
Um...The Boys of 2008
5. Jason Segel
Forgetting Sarah Marshall. HIMYM. Totally hilarious and weird.
4. Ryan Adams
We've discussed this. Ryan Adams = Love.
3. Michael C. Hall
Fucking terrific actor.
2. James McAvoy
Last year, he would have topped this list following 'Atonement.' But hey. He's a definite close second to...
1. Robert Pattinson
He seriously sends my hormones into overdrive. Most of it's the fact that he's so humble and doesn't even realize how great his is. I love that in a guy. Plus, we all know about my thing for pretty dirty boys.
Honorable Mentions
Michael Cera, Seth Rogan, Bam Margera
5. Zack and Miri Make a Porno
I haven't always been the biggest Kevin Smith fan...but this movie was amazing. Raunchy, funny, but totally sweet all at once. I heart Seth Rogan and Elizabeth Banks is totally awesome. Plus...it's a Pittsburgh movie and since I heart Pittsburgh, it's on my list.Seriously...everything that Seth Rogan's acted in lately has been pretty great. Knocked Up. Superbad. Zack and Miri. 'Pineapple Express' just took the stoner comedy and spun it on its head. Plus, it had James Franco in a role I never thought I'd see him in. I have to say that it had some pretty epic lines about unicorns and Jesus too.This movie on paper looks like it could be one of the stupidest things I've ever watched. A pig girl. Fairy tales? What the hell. But in all seriousness...Penelope was different in all the right ways. Christina Ricci is incredible as always and James McAvoy (oh James McAvoy) played a dirty pretty boy perfectly. I loved that I couldn't tell where it was located (London? Half the people in it had American accents...where...where were they?!). I loved Penelope's bedroom. I just loved this movie.Oh James McAvoy. Some part of me loves it when they take graphic novels and transpose them to the screen. Wanted was amazing because it was about this group of assassins that everyone wanted to join after watching. Plus, its dialogue was witty and reminded me a hell of a lot of that in "Fight Club" (one of my top movies/books of all time). I typically hate Angelina Jolie...but I have to admit that even she was pretty great in this. Plus, James McAvoy with guns? Ah...1. Forgetting Sarah Marshall
When I first went and saw this movie, I thought it was pretty awesome. Sure, it was a romantic comedy...but Jason Segel who wrote it and starred in it managed to shake up the genre. Vampire musicals. Nudity. Making fun of 'CSI.' Russell Brand. It was just one of those movies that stuck out and I totally love it.Cloverfield, Teeth, The Bank Job, The X-Files: I Want to Believe, The Dark Knight, The Strangers, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
Top Five Television Shows of 2008
5. Nip/Tuck
After the train wreck that this show called Season 4 (that's what happens when you lose Ryan Murphy...thank God he came back), I was so super wary of Season 5 of Nip/Tuck. The change of scenery (Miami to LA) brought in a whole new set of characters and story lines. Thank you, thank you, thank you. Once again, I found myself amused, disgusted, and totally skeeved out...something Nip/Tuck hadn't done since season three of the show with the Carver. Season five finishes out this January...before the cast goes in to film the final season of the show. While I'm sad to know it'll be over, I'm happy that FX knows not to continue it with Ryan Murphy (who's signed on to finish his baby off).I'm not going to lie to you and tell you that I started watching this show before Britney did a cameo on it...but I will tell you that I kept watching it and went out and bought every season of it on DVD not because of Britney, but because of its brilliance. HIMYM is a show that I probably wouldn't have appreciated anyway until I'd turned 20. It's so relatable and humorous...plus the cast is fantastic.CSI has been one of my favorite shows for years. When I was in high school, I wanted so badly to go into forensics...and I almost transferred schools in college to do just that. But since I decided I'm not so smart at science, I can live my fantasy out on this show. I know everyone's scared about Grissom leaving...but I have total faith in the writers that the show will stay true to what it started as. It's dark. It's dreary. I love it.I cannot quit singing praises for this show...and it's all Mari's fault. It's just too damn funny...and socially unacceptable all at once. I have a pretty horribly bad sense of humor and this just fits it somehow. Thanks Mari for getting me hooked...and making my bank account a little lighter by buying it on DVD. :)I read Jeff Lindsay's 'Darkly Dreaming Dexter' before I watched the TV hit. Usually whenever they do something like this -- adapt a book into a show or movie -- I always have problems with the main characters. They're never portrayed right. The scenery is never how I pictured it. I don't think they get the mindset of the literary piece ever just right. Dexter does none of those things. Michael C. Hall IS Dexter and when I read Lindsay's last Dexter novel, it was so simple to just picture Hall as America's favorite serial killer. I love that this show had an alrite second season, but was able to pull out an excellent third season. It shows me that the writer's can see what they do and if it doesn't end up working, spin it on its head and fix it. Awesome.Fringe, House, Two and a Half Men, The Hills, Desperate Housewives, Gossip Girl, Ugly Betty
Top Five Albums of 2008
5. The Academy Is... : "Fast Times at Barrington High"
After TAI's "Santi" I was wary. "Santi" was an okay album, but after "Almost Here" being so epic for me...it just didn't add up. The guys redeemed themselves with this album...which is back to where the guys were both musically and lyrically.Billboard's numbers don't lie. The soundtrack is that good.The dancer in me just absolutely loves this album. It's so dance driven with awesome beats. Lady Gaga's voice is pretty great too. Sure, she has a weird ass name, but I like it anyway.It's Ryan Adams. At his best. Enough said.Honestly. Is anyone surprised by my choice? Didn't think so.Honorable Mentions
Sheryl Crow's "Detours" and Alkaline Trio's "Agony and Irony"
Best Live Acts
5. Gym Class Heroes
4. The Academy Is...
3. Cobra Starship
2. Say Anything
1. Angels & Airwaves
My inner 13-year-old self was so excited to see Tom DeLonge's new band. It was incredible. Absolutely incredible.
Best Music Videos of 2008
There are only three here...because...well, I just couldn't think of five. So three you get.
3. Katy Perry - "Ur So Gay"
2. Rihanna - "Disturbia"
1. Britney Spears - "Circus"
There are only three here...because...well, I just couldn't think of five. So three you get.
3. Katy Perry - "Ur So Gay"
2. Rihanna - "Disturbia"
1. Britney Spears - "Circus"
Um...The Boys of 2008
5. Jason Segel
Forgetting Sarah Marshall. HIMYM. Totally hilarious and weird.We've discussed this. Ryan Adams = Love.Fucking terrific actor.Last year, he would have topped this list following 'Atonement.' But hey. He's a definite close second to...1. Robert Pattinson
He seriously sends my hormones into overdrive. Most of it's the fact that he's so humble and doesn't even realize how great his is. I love that in a guy. Plus, we all know about my thing for pretty dirty boys.Honorable Mentions
Michael Cera, Seth Rogan, Bam Margera
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